Durex is recalling condoms over fears they may ‘leak’ or ‘burst’ during sexual intercourse.

A limited number have not been passing the company’s shelf-life durability tests and may not be safe to use.

The batches affected have an expiry date between December 2020 and February 2021. Anyone with the affected products are asked to return them.

A Durex spokesman said: “Our tests have shown that some batches which are currently on the market in UK & Ireland do not pass the requirements for burst pressure towards the end of the shelf life for the product."

Durex is recalling certain batches of condom over fears they may 'burst' or 'leak'

He added: “Our condoms are intended to provide a method of contraception and prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) through a non-latex barrier that offers a benefit to consumers sensitive to latex.

“Only for the batches of condoms affected by this issue, there could be an increase in the number of condoms that burst during application or use. Always read the label which states “Should a condom leak or burst during use, seek doctor or pharmacist assistance as soon as possible, at least within 72 hrs."